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How many of the following compounds undergo aldol condensation? Methanal, 2-methylpentanal, benzaldehyde, benzophenone, cyclohexanone.

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Solution :Four aldehydes/ketones are: 2-methylpentanal, cyclohexanone, 1-phenylpropanone and PHENYLACETALDEHYDE contain `alpha`-HYDROGENS and HENCE undergo ALDOL condensation.


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